Build Yourself Up - Article/article/build-yourself-upHenry Morris III, D.Min. - ... condition is compared to a “building” of God (Ephesians 2:22) made up of “lively stones” (1 Peter 2:5). Thus, there is often the exhortation for us to build a holy association with each other (Romans 14:19) and to seek...

The Christian's Lifestyle: Our Control - Article/article/20348Henry Morris III, D.Min. - ... wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18).
Two factors need to be identified with this verse: First, the immediately preceding context confines the primary application to behavior, just as the immediately...

Sacrifice of Praise! - Article/article/1784Mark D. Rasche, B.S. - might give "thanks always for all things unto God" (Ephesians 5:20). He desires that we "Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise" (Psalm 100:4) and "Rejoice evermore"(I Thessalonians...

Bruising the Devil - Article/article/5970Henry Morris, Ph.D. - ... . . . against the rulers of the darkness of this world" (Ephesians 6:12), who will be casting "fiery darts" (v. 16) against each believer. Finally, with the sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God (v. 17), we can even by God's grace...

Scripture And The Christian Life - Article/article/21120Henry Morris, Ph.D. - ... [the church] with the washing of water by the word” (Ephesians 5:26).
The Scriptures also provide daily guidance for those who will use their directions: “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path” (Psalm...

The Shoes Of Preparation - Article/article/shoes-preparationHenry Morris III, D.Min. - ... feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace (Ephesians 6:15). In the armor of God described in Ephesians 6, the shoes seem somewhat mundane when contrasted to the more glamorous pieces. Yet, these shoes play a vital and...

Educationchristian-education... the young is in the home (Deuteronomy 6:6-7; 2 Timothy 3:15; Ephesians 6:4). The churches also bear a complementary and extended responsibility to identify and equip God-called teachers as needed for all aspects of its educational ministries (1...

Consecrated - Article/article/consecratedJohn D. Morris, Ph.D. - ... wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil” (Ephesians 5:15-16).
We have been redeemed from lives of sin and eternal worthlessness. Our Rescuer, the Lord Jesus, deserves our undying praise. There is no better use of our time...

What Have We Now In Christ - Article/article/what-have-we-now-christHenry Morris, Ph.D. - ... of sins, according to the riches of His grace” (Ephesians 1:7; see also Colossians 1:14). Our sins will be remembered against us no more, because we have already been eternally redeemed. Then also, in spite of all our sins and...

Our "why?" Questions - Article/article/20029Henry Morris, Ph.D. - ... be grateful that He chose us even before the world began (Ephesians 1:3,4; II Timothy 1:9), confident that Heby whatever means He choosesis preparing His vessels of mercy to receive the full manifestation of His...